Don't miss the chance to hear Devon's dynamic duo present their new album 'Wild Goose' live in the beautiful St Mary's church Totnes.
"The legendary Harbottle and Jonas... incredible" – Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
“One of the finest folk duos in the country” – Mike Davies, Alternative Roots
“One of the most exciting acts on the folk scene today” – Morning Star
“Stunning songwriting and heart-rending arrangements” – Americana UK
“awash with strong songs & excellent musicianship” – KLOF Mag
Delving into innermost thoughts, dreams, and prayers, Dave and Freya traverse the realms of the mystical, spiritual, and supernatural with their latest offering. The eight songs on ‘Wild Goose’ feature full-band arrangements, atmospheric laments, and a song about the norse god of mischief, Loki. It’s an album of intricacy reflecting themes of family life, deep connection with nature, mind-over-matter, and mind-bending societal shifts.
Recorded in their home on Dartmoor over the course of a year, Dave (Harbottle) and Freya (Jonas) worked with lauded Cornwall-based producer Josh Best-Shaw (who also produced their acclaimed album “The Beacon”) in what has been their most fulfilling recording process to date.
As Freya explained: “we allowed the songs and sound to evolve naturally. Working with Josh in this way was a joy, and his ability to mirror the themes of the songs through his production methods was really important to us. Given the esoteric nature of some of the songs this felt fundamental.”
Dave added : “we feel totally relaxed writing and recording at home. There is no time pressure and we can tend to our daughter Rosalie and our dog Murphy with ease - the whole process was seamless! Josh totally gets us and our sound. Working in a studio can sometimes feel a bit mechanical with the repeated takes, but Josh allows space to pause, listen and reflect.”
This much anticipated album follows on from 2021’s folk-chart top 25 hit 'The Beacon', the same year they were awarded FATEA’s band of the year.
Support from local singer-songwriter Katie Whitehouse
